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Vintage Feature – Petite & Sweet Vintage Dishes

Ah, petite and sweet… and, just like the lovely Morticia Addams, these small vintage dishes are delightful. Whether used as a serving dish for berries or a dessert bowl for ice cream, these wee pieces of china are hugely charming.

Vintage petite serving dishes are perfect to display mini delectables like fruit, candies, and small pastries. With their elegant shapes, designs, and patterns your guests with enjoy your treats for both their taste and presentation.

Southern Vintage Table — These petite vintage leaf dishes can hold lemons, candies, or any mini treat!

We have collected a few vintage specialty petite dishes that were, at first, a mystery. We thought these dishes had unique uses and it turns out they do indeed. First, the two handled dishes below are meant to serve lemon slices during teatime and are called – you guessed it – lemon servers!

The next specialty dish is for a vegetable that once was only affordable by affluent households so, of course, it deserved a dish of its very own. What was this highly revered vegetable – celery! And, because celery was so magnificent (and expensive in the late 1800s), this status vegetable was displayed for all to see – in a celery vase. As celery became more affordable but still highly desired, the less prominent flat celery dish evolved. Now, this may be one of our favorite china history lessons of all time and, after learning this, we’ll surely appreciate every crunchy bite of this once coveted vegetable.

This final vintage dish really stumped us at first. I remember holding it in the thrift store, turning it over, and looking at it from all angles, wondering what it was. The strange shape and indentation in the center is the perfect design for – as you can see – holding spoons!

Perhaps our very favorite piece of china is the wee berry bowl. These small bowls are the perfect size for all kinds of edibles, whether it’s a side dish like peas, squash or brunswick stew or desserts like berries, ice cream, or – yum – banana pudding. We have great collection of berry bowls and we’d love to share them with you at your next dinner or event.

No doubt, when you are planning for a celebration or dinner party, it’s always important to remember the essentials – dinner plates, glassware, flatware, linens, etc. Remember, though, the small details – including these petite vintage dishes – are also wonderful to add to your list!

Vintage Feature – Our First Pinterest Board “Wish List” Order!

In spite of the rainy weather here in NC we’ve had a productive week at Southern Vintage Table. First, our china was picked up for a shoot designed by Southern Weddings at a lovely West Virginia venue. More will be coming on this, for sure. Then, we received two new orders for the week – one for a wedding and one for a bridal shower. And, as a final very bright spot to the week, we were asked to help with the wedding of a dear friend whose daughter is getting married next June. We do love being busy!

We are very excited, of course, to help with each of these events but two things made the bridal shower a pretty special request. Not only were we thrilled to work with Maria again – we helped with her wedding two years ago – but she became our first client to create a Pinterest board wish list for the items she wanted from our inventory. Yay!

We shared this planning idea in a recent post, “Vintage Tip – Collaborate with Us to Create a Wish List, and it worked great. Maria created a board for the shower, pinned items from our inventory, and added notes to the pins. The part about adding the notes was Maria’s brilliant touch, and we appreciate this tweak to the process. We easily provided a quote and started packing. As we said before, it’s easy, peezy and we look forward to collaborating with you!

Thought we’d end today’s post with one of our favorite photos of Maria & Jonathan’s reception tables. Don’t you love those vintage goblets? See more from this beautiful wedding here!

Southern Vintage Table Vintage China Rental — Photo by Rachel Dennis

Southern Vintage Table Event – Three Terrific Takeaways from Rose Hill Styled Shoot

Recently I received the most exciting invitation! Stacy Newburg, event planner and owner of Events by Memory Lane, was organizing her first styled shoot and asked if we would like to participate. Recalling our wonderful collaboration at Anna & Anthony’s wedding last summer, I said “yes!” and that was even before she revealed her blue & white vintage Southern elegant theme, a look I absolutely love.

After selecting the vintage table settings, linens, and decor pieces together one afternoon, Stacy then invited me to help on the day of the shoot. Intrigued to see the behind-the-scenes of a photo shoot, I just couldn’t pass this up. Even though we have provided items for many styled shoots and have appreciated the beautiful photographs from them, I haven’t actually seen the entire process at work and this was my chance!

Well, let me say, the day of the styled shoot was busy, busy, busy, and pretty darn awesome! The weather was gorgeous at this breathtaking historic venue, the vendors organized, models dressed and styled, and photographers on the go. Stacy planned everything, from the table settings to the boutonnieres to the enthusiastic and beautiful models. Breakfast and lunch were served, and a detailed plan set for all to follow. It was quite impressive to see the day play out.

Here are three takeaways from this marvelous day!

One – It requires a lot of coordination to pull off a styled shoot. As you can appreciate below, a full lineup of vendors is needed to create a mockup wedding day. Many, many kudos to Stacy for selecting such a terrific group of wedding professionals, and for her passion and joy.

Two – It’s all in the details. The teamwork of Stacy and Tiffany was phenomenal. When the professional photos are ready, you’ll see exactly what I mean!

Three – Being a professional photographer takes technical skill, an artistic eye, and endless energy. As I watched Tiffany and Aaron throughout the day, they were busy practically the entire time, taking photos of every tiny detail, encouraging and prompting the models on every shot, and making absolutely certain they captured that perfect photo. Although I have long appreciated the fine work of professional photographers, seeing these two in action took my admiration to an even higher level.

More photos coming soon! I want to sincerely thank everyone who took part in this day. I loved meeting each and every one of you and look forward to the next time we meet!

Styled Shoot Wedding Professionals

Event Planner: Events by Memory Lane
-Contact: Stacy Newburg -Phone: 814-880-0621
-Email: hello@eventsbymemorylane.com
-Website: www.eventsbymemorylane.com
*Social Media: Instagram (eventsbymemorylane) Facebook: Events by Memory Lane

Photographer: Jackson Signature Photography
-Contact: Tiffany Jackson
-Email: info@jacksonsignaturephotography.com
-Website: http://www.jacksonsignaturephotography.com/
*Social Media : Instagram (jacksonsignaturephotography) Facebook (Jackson Signature Photography)

Venue: Rose Hill Plantation
-Contact: Nicole Marion
-Email: nicolemarion@visitrosehill.com
-Website: http://www.visitrosehill.com/
*Social Media: Instagram: (Rose Hill Plantation) Facebook (Rose Hill Plantation)

Rentals: Hobnob Occasions
-Contact: Trish Koslowsky
-Email: trish@hobnoboccasions.com
-Website: http://www.hobnoboccasions.com/
*Social Media: Instagram: (Hobnoboccasions) Facebook (Hobnob Occasions)

Vintage Tableware & Decor: Southern Vintage Table
-Contact: Shelly Heath
-Email: shelly@southernvintagetable.com
-Website: https://southernvintagetable.com/
Social Media: Instagram: (southernvintagetable2) Facebook (Southern Vintage Table- Vintage China Rental)

Bakery: Edible Art Bakery
-Contact: Todd Mozingo
-Email: toddmozingo@gmail.com
-Website: http://www.edibleartnc.com/
*Social Media: Instagram (Can’t Find) Facebook: (Edible Art of Raleigh)

Hair Stylist: Wedding Hair by Liz
-Contact: Liz Perniciaro -Phone Number: 919.902.8242
-Email: liz@weddinghairbyliz.com
-Website:www.weddinghairbyliz.com
*Social Media: Instagram: (weddinghairbyliz) Facebook: (Wedding Hair by Liz)

Makeup Artist: Kristi from Wink Hair & Makeup
-Contact: Kristi
-Email: info@winkhairandmakeup.com
-Website: www.winkhairandmakeup.com
*Social Media: Instagram (winkhairandmakeup) Facebook: (Wink Hair + Makeup)

Custom Plates: Behrenberg Glass Co.
-Contact: Donna Behrenberg
-Email: info@behrenbergglass.com
-Website: www.behrenbergglass.com
*Social Media: Instagram (none) Facebook: (Behrenberg Glass Co.)

Wardrobe: Savvi Formal Wear
-Contact: Ashleigh Powers
-Email:Ashleigh@savvinc.com
-Website: savvincgowns.com
*Social Media : Instagram (savviformalwearandbridal) Facebook: (Savvi Formalwear)

Jewelry: Moon and Lola
-Contact: Camellia Provost
-Email: kubanc10@gmail.com
-Website: http://www.moonandlola.com/
*Social Media: Instagram (moonandlola) Facebook: (Moon and Lola)

Invitations & Paper Goods: Holly Meyer Design
-Contact: Holly Meyer
-Email: hello@hollymeyerdesign.com
-Website: hollymeyerdesign.com
*Social Media: Instagram (hollymeyerdesign) Facebook: (Holly Meyer)

Models:
Groom: Chris Niesluchowski

Bride: Sydney Hooks

Best Man: Jerry Newburg

Maid of Honor: Ashley Fernandez
-Website: www.thebelleinaveil.com
-Email: amcarden2@gmail.com
*Social Media: Instagram (thebelleinaveil)

Vintage Feature – Our 3 Reasons to Host a Family-Style Reception!

Plated, buffet, family style – how will your guests enjoy that delicious meal at your party or reception? There isn’t a right or wrong answer, of course, but let us share three reasons you should consider family-style!

Reason 1 – Family-style dinners can feel more intimate.

A lovely memory most of us share is sitting down to a family meal. Home-cooked food, presented on platters and in bowls, are passed down the table as everyone fills their plate. Conversation flows and folks feel connected. This sense of communion is the first great reason to consider a family style dinner!

Reason 2 – Family-style dining is casual yet elegant.

With family-style dining, guests are all seated rather than standing in line at the buffet table, and eating at the same time. But, in contrast to a plated dinner, your guests can make their own selections and portions. You might also consider a combination plated/family-style dinner by plating the dinner salad or first course, and then serving the remaining menu items family style. Be sure to consult with your caterer about how the menu fits the type of reception dinner.

Reason 3 – Southern Vintage Table has a great inventory of vintage serving dishes!

Presentation is part of the dining experience and our vintage bowls will definitely add flair to any meal. We have more than 120 vintage bowls and platters (china, ceramic, & glass) in our inventory, not including our 12 deviled egg trays and we know how important that is on a southern menu!

Give us a call or send an email – we’re ready to help you plan your family-style dinner!

After a good dinner one can forgive anybody, even one’s own relatives.
-Oscar Wilde

Vintage Tip – Collaborate with Us to Create a Wish List!

Pinterest is one of the very best social media tools out there – really. On a personal level, it’s perfect for archiving ideas about any topic, hobby, or interest you might have whether it’s recipes you want to try, movies you love, or DIY tips. For a business, it’s a terrific way to reach potential clients by visually showcasing your inventory, work, and visions.

Now, there is another way Pinterest can help a business directly connect with their clients. We didn’t think about it until we saw a blog post by Old South Vintage Rentals, and it’s brilliant! Consider using Pinterest to create a “wish list” with Southern Vintage Table. Even if you don’t already use Pinterest, it’s very easy to set up. Our suggestion is to create a “secret” board, invite us to be a collaborator, and let us know how we can help you.

There are several places you can peruse and then pin our inventory. Look through our many Pinterest boards, our website, especially our inventory slide shows (which we still have more to add), and our Instagram posts. Once you have finished archiving items on our collaborative board, let us know, share details and numbers, and we can provide a quote.

Easy, peezy! Looking forward to collaborating with you!

Vintage Feature – Lovely Lace & Crocheted Tablecloths

We have long appreciated the romantic beauty of vintage lace and crocheted tablecloths. Our admiration for these delicate table coverings has been renewed this week because we have been working on sorting and photographing these lovelies for our recently published Vintage Lace & Crocheted Tablecloth Inventory page. Hooray!

As we pulled out them out of the bins our first decision was categorizing. We thought about arranging them by color but they are slightly different hues of creams and whites. Then we considered size but few of them have the same measurement. But, we noted three different weights – Crocheted, Medium-Weight, and Light-Weight – and that’s how they are presented to you. When mousing over the image on the Inventory page, the dimensions of each of the cloths are shown underneath. And, to further help, below the slideshow are two table listings by size.

Right to Left: Crocheted, Medium-Weight, Light-Weight

Take a look at our beautiful and unique collection. If you have any questions, please email us!
Now, onto the napkins…

Vintage Feature – A Night at the Museum

What a night! We were invited to take part in the Museum of Life & Science‘s Wedding Expo with our flower farm friend, Carrie of Fernrock Farm. Our evening was filled with meeting lots of sweet couples, along with mothers and friends, and a cadre of terrific vendors who offer individual services to help make a wedding day special and unique.

Here are 4 takeaways from this special evening.

1 – This wedding venue is super cool! Imagine how much fun it would be to host your wedding at a
science museum with all the dinosaurs, exhibits, and animals. Oh, my…

2 – Wedding vendors are friendly, dedicated, and truly enjoy their profession.
We really were impressed with everyone we met.

3 – Meeting two people who have chosen each other as their forever partner
is an incredibly joyful, wonderful experience.

4 – Everything can be made even better when you share it with a friend.
Thank you, Carrie, for being my vendor partner.

Thanks, Lyndsay Putnam and all the folks at the Museum of Life & Science,
for orchestrating a terrific event for all of us.

Vintage Feature – Vintage Postcard Love

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Ahhh, the sweet elegance of vintage postcards. Aren’t these just wonderful?

Love is not just a sentiment.
Love is the ultimate truth at the heart of creation.
~ Deepak Chopra

Vintage Feature – 1 – 2 – 3 Reasons to Be Grateful this Week

This first week of February has been notable because we have
three reasons to celebrate!

~ ONE ~

We finished ONE inventory slide show under our Vintage Linens Collection!
Take a look at our wonderful collection of vintage doilies and runners.

~ TWO ~

Our Facebook page received TWO new “Likes” this week.
As a small business, every single “Like” is so very much appreciated!
(Update – we received one more yesterday – yippee!)

~ THREE ~

Southern Vintage Table Vintage China Rental NC We have THREE new clients for upcoming weddings
and our calendar is filling in for the 2016 wedding season!
Now, this really makes us smile!

So, these are 1 – 2 – 3 reasons we are grateful this week!

Southern Vintage Table Event – Kast Event’s Styled Shoot

This week we received more good news! Cheryl-Ann Kast’s beautifully styled shoot, An Ivy-Covered Natural Style Inspiration Shoot, was recently featured in Love Inc Magazine.

Set at the The Parlour at Manns Chapel, an “utterly unique” new venue in Chapel Hill, this natural themed shoot celebrates the equality of love. We were delighted to set the table with our mismatched white dinner plates and green goblets. Take a look – you’ll love seeing more! The collaborating vendors included:

Photography: Krystal Kast Photographers
Floral Design: Bowerbird Flowers
Event Design: Kast Events
Stationery: Ply
Venue: The Parlour at Manns Chapel
Catering: Goat Lady Dairy
Calligrapher: Hello Prickly Pear
Cake Designer: Sugar Euphoria
Tableware: Southern Vintage Table
Rentals: American Party and ThemeWorks
Linens: CE Rental